Maxillofacial prosthesis is an art and science which not only replaces the lost structure sometimes it restores the functions also. Pharyngeal obturator is a prosthesis which closes the palatal and pharyngeal defects and improving the speech and other function. The following case report discusses palatopharyngeal insufficiency, impression procedures, fabrication of prosthesis and improvements in speech.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3453169 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13191-010-0006-0 | DOI Listing |
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